2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EAST3080 Chinese Literature 1912 - 1949
10 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Dr David Pattinson
Email: D.Pattinson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of Level 2 of Chinese Degrees or EquivalentPre-requisites
EAST2020 | Chinese Language (2B): Theory and Practice |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have improved their understanding of modern Chinese language and literature through a detailed study of works of fiction and literary essays from the Republican period (1912 - 1949).Students should have enhanced their ability to read sophisticated Chinese and discuss works of literature from this period in their literary, political or cultural contexts.
Learning outcomes
To write Chinese fluently and accurately in all language tasks and, in translation between English and Chinese, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.
Syllabus
In this module students will read in Chinese from a selection of literary works such as short stories and essays by prominent writers of the Republican period (1912 - 1949). Authors to be studied may include Lao She, Ding Ling, Shen Congwen, Zhang Tianyi, Ba Jin, Zhou Zuoren or Feng Zikai.
In addition to close reading of the selected works and analysis of their literary qualities, there will also be opportunities to discuss these works in their cultural, political or social context.
Students will be expected to read related works of literature in translation and secondary sources about the literature of the time.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
50 hours preparation for lectures15 hours 1,500-word assessed essay
15 hours exam preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
1 x Coursework essay of up to 1,000 wordsMethods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 1,500 words | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 80.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/04/2016
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